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GY51 SJU

2001 Lexus RX300

Green Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,588 mi
Last recorded145,588 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Lexus RX30091,848 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 SJU
MakeLexus
ModelRX300
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 145,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 145,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 134,737 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 105,062 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 96,640 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 83,406 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 59,093 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 45,024 miles

fluid damp at n/s/r wheel hub

Fail 19 Sep 2006 40,572 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 40,572 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 33,666 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus RX300?

Based on 229,652 MOT tests across 14,830 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
6,422
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
14,830
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,310
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,344
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,727
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,419
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,590
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GY51 SJU is a 2001 Lexus RX300 in Green with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Lexus RX300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 91,848 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus RX300 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 6,310 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY51 SJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus RX300 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Lexus RX300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY51 SJU registered?

GY51 SJU is a 2001 Lexus RX300, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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